Originally Posted by
minimoke
One of the other big issues that I have only touched on, but dont have the hard data on is the number of care workers.
As we age we are not being replaced by younger people at the same rate. So the number of Care Workers, relative to the number of aged people is going to reduce.
Hospitals dont want the aged - so they will have to be out in the community.
Care workers wont want to be driving all over town to look after a portfolio of old folks still living in their home.
Aged care workers will likely much prefer working in a decent environment for a solid working day for a decent wage where decent resources are close at hand.
One of the realities we are faced with is looking after our aging partner. When our back is knackered and we are tired of wiping up more poo a decent aged care facility for both people is going to look mighty attractive, no matter what the prevailing property market is doing.